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How Neighbourly Are You?
People living in Scotland are the most neighbourly people in Great Britain while Londoners are the least likely to know the names of people living next to them. According to a MORI survey of over 2,000 adults in the UK, commissioned by the BBC for the programme A Land Worth Loving, the Scots can name 15 of their neighbours on average, while Londoners only manage five.
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Banks A Bigger Draw Than ISAs
Most people in Britain still prefer to use traditional banking methods for their savings, rather than more modern, tax efficient facilities.
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Diana Commemorative Poll
On balance, do you think Britain would be better off or worse off if the monarchy was abolished or do you think it would make no difference?
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Public trust in medicines
People have a significant level of trust in the safety of available medicines, with almost two thirds (63%) believing medicines are thoroughly tested for use in children and babies before they are used in this country. The research conducted by the MORI Social Research Institute — commissioned by Action Research — shows one in five people (22%) agree strongly that this is the case.
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Travellers willing to pay green premiums "if it's their choice"
Eight in ten British travellers would be willing to pay to offset the environmental impact of their flights, car rental and accommodation.
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School's Back In!
More than four in ten (44%) parents or grandparents who save money for their children or grandchildren in GB do so to pay for their school or university fees. This was by far the most widespread reason for saving for children.
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'Good Samaritans' face extinction
Over four fifths (83%) of female drivers do not want help or assistance even when stranded at night. More than three fifths (61%) would never stop to assist a fellow motorist.
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The Real Meldrews
A new analysis, produced by the MORI Social Research Institute for the Today programme on Radio 4, highlights a new phenomenon of a particularly frustrated and discontented section of society. But it isn't the young, nor is it the elderly like Victor Meldrew.
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British 'Wary' Of DIY Risks
The British are wary about DIY home improvements, with even basic jobs like changing a plug being a cause for concern. In research by MORI for B&CE Insurance, just two in five people would be willing to change a plug to save themselves money.